The Extended Long Term Support (ELTS) Team has announced the official end of support for Debian GNU/Linux 8, also known as "Jessie," effective June 30, 2025. This conclusion marks a full decade since the initial release of Jessie on April 26, 2015. Users are strongly encouraged to upgrade to a currently supported version of Debian to ensure they continue receiving security updates and support.
While support for Jessie has ended, the ELTS Team will still provide security updates for Debian 9 "Stretch" and Debian 10 "Buster." Additionally, users can upgrade to the more recent Debian 11 "Bullseye" and Debian 12 "Bookworm," both of which are still actively supported by the Debian community.
The ELTS Team and Freexian express their gratitude to all users who contributed to the success of Debian 8 ELTS. They invite further contributions to maintain support for the still-active Debian releases.
Given the importance of keeping systems secure and updated, it is crucial for users still on Debian 8 to take action promptly. Transitioning to a supported version not only enhances security but also allows users access to newer features and improvements introduced in later versions of Debian. As the software landscape evolves, staying up-to-date is essential for maintaining both performance and security in a computing environment
While support for Jessie has ended, the ELTS Team will still provide security updates for Debian 9 "Stretch" and Debian 10 "Buster." Additionally, users can upgrade to the more recent Debian 11 "Bullseye" and Debian 12 "Bookworm," both of which are still actively supported by the Debian community.
The ELTS Team and Freexian express their gratitude to all users who contributed to the success of Debian 8 ELTS. They invite further contributions to maintain support for the still-active Debian releases.
Given the importance of keeping systems secure and updated, it is crucial for users still on Debian 8 to take action promptly. Transitioning to a supported version not only enhances security but also allows users access to newer features and improvements introduced in later versions of Debian. As the software landscape evolves, staying up-to-date is essential for maintaining both performance and security in a computing environment
Debian GNU Linux 8 ELTS End of Life
The Extended Long Term Support (ELTS) Team has officially announced that support for Debian GNU/Linux 8 "Jessie" will conclude on June 30, 2025, marking a decade since its initial release. Users are advised to transition to a supported version of Debian, while security support will remain available for Debian 9 "Stretch" and Debian 10 "Buster".
